October 25, 2008

If you're coming to the DMA Fall Festival today, please
bring something to donate to the Natick food pantry, A Place To Turn.
Many families are in need and we can help. There will be collection bins
behind the welcome tables at each entrance. Items they particularly
need are:

October 24, 2008

Lots to do this weekend! Try hitting Parent Talk at 8:30, then the Craft Fair at 9:30, then the DMA Fall Festival @ 11!!

Parent Talk Fall Used Clothing, Toy & Equipment Sale
Parent Talk’s semi-annual Used Clothing, Toy & Equipment Sale takes place from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Ave., Needham. Arrive early for wide selection, or stay late for the $10 Clearance Bag Sale, where shoppers can fill a brown bag for only $10 and purchase large items at a 50 percent discount (The Clearance Bag Sale begins at 11:30 a.m.). All proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations. All unsold items are donated to three local non-profits: Chelsea Community Closet, Cradles to Crayons and the First Parish Church in Needham. For more information about the sale, visit www.parenttalk.info or e-mail clothingsale@parenttalk.info.
and...

Needham High School Craft Fair
The Needham High School PTC will host its annual craft fair from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Up to 100 crafters from across the eastern seaboard will display an array of fashions, gifts and home goods. Shop for jewelry, woven goods, hand painted items, paper products, floral arrangements, photography and more. This popular fundraiser benefits the PTC High School Scholarship and Enrichment Funds. Admission is $5 at the door, $4.50 for senior citizens and children under 13 are free. For more information, e-mail Nancy Magier at mouse11@comcast.net or Lisa Zappala at lisazappala@comcast.net.

October 23, 2008

Witches, ghosts, fairy princesses and action heroes are all invited to Fall Festival on the Dover Town Green on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This always-popular family event will feature hayrides, crafts, cookie decorating and even more games than last year. Children are invited to wear their Halloween finery and join the costume parade around the Green and group photograph to be taken on the Town Hall steps at 11:30 a.m. Food will be available from the Dover Market Lunch Cart or bring your own lunch for a picnic. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

The Fall Festival is just one of the community events sponsored by the Dover Mother’s Association. The DMA is a not-for-profit volunteer group, serving mothers with young children in Dover. The organization offers a wide variety of programs and events, including children’s performers, adult social events, holiday parties, movie afternoons, lectures, playgroups, working/weekend mom’s events, and a winter afternoon drop-in play series.

October 22, 2008

I'm not certain if the Polar Express is running from South Station to Foxboro this year, but the Kingston one is on for Dec 20th for only $20/person. (The South Station one was significantly more expensive... but all proceeds went to the Ronald McDonald House last year...)

All Aboard…!
THE POLAR EXPRESS
comes to life on the
Kingston Commuter Rail
on Saturday, December 20, 2008

May 07, 2008

Don't Miss Our Bloom-Fest - Saturday May 10th from 11am - 5pm. FREE ADMISSION!! Washington D.C. may have their cherry blossoms but Belkin Family Lookout Farm's apple and peach trees have the most beautiful white and pink blossoms around! Celebrate the start of Spring and Mothers Day at Belkin Family Lookout Farm on Saturday, May 10. The farm will open to the public free of charge from 11am to 5pm for a day of outdoor family fun. Come see the orchards in bloom, take a scenic train ride, and visit our two petting zoos and outdoor children’s play area. Be sure to bring your camera and enter our “Spring at Belkin Farm” Amateur Photo Contest by submitting your favorite photo of the farm at the Farm Market before May 24th. A winner will be announced on June 1st. First prize is a Season's Pass for four to the Farm and second prize is a $50 Gift Certificate to the Farm Market.

December 31, 2007

Have you heard about Needham's First Night? Buy your buttons now and don't trek all the way into Boston this year! $5 Buttons will be available at the following locations soon: Roche Bros, Sudbury Farms, Taylor Stationery,Park and Recreation Department, Selectmen's Office, Needham Public Library, YMCA Charles River Branch, Stephen Palmer Center and online at www.mktix.com

December 10, 2007

Every Saturday, the Langham’s Chocolate Bar will be festively decorated, offering an array of decadent holiday desserts. Or, on Sunday morning, take the family to enjoy a Jazz Brunch with Santa and his Elves.

This holiday season, Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate in Waltham, Massachusetts, will offer a program entitled: 'Jane Austen Holiday Tea and Tour' On Friday, December 7 & 14, and, Saturday, December 8 & 15, the Great Hall of the mansion will be transformed into a 19th century tea room offering an authentic English tea of sweets and savories. Following the tea, guests will tour the mansion led by a guide in period costume describing the home and gracious lifestyle of the Gore's using excerpts for Austen's novels.

November 15, 2007

Holiday Evenings at The Breakers Newport Mansions
Newport, RI
11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/22, 12/29
Come celebrate the Holiday Season at The Breakers in beautiful Newport. The evening will begin with a private reception with refreshments and early access to the Newport Mansions Store (10% discount for cardmembers), followed by a live choral performance and self-guided tour of the historic Vanderbilt summer home. Something fun for the older kids - or just the parents...imagine!
Tickets: $24 with your Amex card
To order: newportmansions.org (Use code 112407)

November 09, 2007

Click here for some good coupons for Edaville's Christmas Festival of Lights. More info on the festival here.

$5 off for each person in your party for visits on :
Friday through Sunday, November 9, 10, 11
Friday through Sunday, November 16, 17, 18
Friday through Tuesday, December 28, 29, 30, 31, and January 1, 2008

$2 off for each person in your party for visits :
Monday through Thursday,
November 23 - December 27, 2007
(Closed Christmas Day)

Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Only one coupon necessary per party.

October 25, 2007

In the Gallery: Local & regional artists will display their works for sale:
paintings, textiles, sculpture, photography, decorative arts
In the Cottage: Purchase fine handcrafted items from local artisans:
jewelry, children's clothing, home decor, ornaments, gifts for all ages

October 18, 2007

Witches, ghosts, fairy princesses and action heroes are all invited to Fall Festival on the Dover Town Green on Saturday, Oct. .20, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This always-popular family event will feature hayrides, crafts, cookie decorating and games. Children are invited to wear their Halloween finery for the Fall Festival photo to be taken on the steps of the Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. Don't miss it!

Food will be available from the Dover Market Lunch Cart, or bring your own lunch for a picnic. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 21.

The Fall Festival is just one of the community events sponsored by the Dover Mother's Association. The DMA is a not-for-profit volunteer group, serving mothers with young children in Dover. The organization offers a wide variety of programs and events, including children's performers, adult social events, holiday parties, movie afternoons, lectures, playgroups, working mom's events and a winter afternoon drop-in play series. For more information about the festival or to join the DMA, please contact dovermoms@gmail.com.

October 04, 2007

Join us for our second concert in a series geared specifically to young children and their families. Music in the Square is presenting Boston-based husband-and-wife pair, Matt and Shannon Heaton, with traditional Irish flute and guitar numbers. Call it Irish Americana, or modern Celtic music Matt and Shannon's shows feature stunning musicianship, an easy rapport with audiences, and a selection of music you won't hear anywhere else.

Sunday, October 7th, 10am at Dedham Community Theatre
580 High Street, Dedham Square
Tickets: $5/adults and children 13 and over. Children under 13 are FREE.
Advance Tickets available at the Blue Bunny bookstore, 577 High Street
(781.493.6568) and at the Dedham Community Theater (781.326.0409) For
general information about concert and series, please call 781.214.9025.

Girl Authority consists of nine ordinary girls doing extraordinary things!
Ranging in ages 10 to 15, the group was established in the summer of 2005.

Each girl in the group has a distinct personality: There is 'Country Girl'
Crystal, 'Party Girl' Kate, 'Rock n' Roll Girl' Tarr, 'Urban Girl' Gina,
'Fashion Girl' Alex, 'Preppy Girl' Zoë, 'Boho Girl' Jess, 'All-Star Girl'
Jacqueline and 'Glamour Girl' Carly. All of the girls attended musical theater
together for five years before joining the group. The girls are also accomplished
actresses, all acting in local theater throughout Greater Boston. Both Zoe
and Jacqueline have performed at Wheelock Family Theatre.

Girl Authority's self-titled album was released on the Zoe Records label
in April of 2006. The album reached #9 on Billboard's Top Kid Audio chart
and #17 on the Top Heatseekers chart. On the album, the girls recorded past
songs such as Madonna's Material Girl and Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway. In
April of 2006, the girls were invited to sing with The Dresden Dolls at
a show in Boston and has appeared on CBS' The Early Show.
Their second debut, Road Trip was released on March 13. Featured on this
album is also a version of the early previously unreleased Depeche Mode
song called "Let's Get Together" that Vince Clarke re-wrote for the band.
80's pop singer Cyndi Lauper wrote a ballad for the group titled "Shine"
and Tanya Donelly wrote four tracks for the album, including the group's
new signature song titled "This Is My Day".

Girl Authority will perform a free concert on Monday October 8 at 11am at
the Wheelock Family Theatre. Seating is limited so reservations are suggested.

Call the Box Office at 617-879-2300 or email tickets@wheelock.edu.

This event is sponsored by the Fenway Alliance. For additional information
about Opening Our Doors Day 2007 please visit http://www.fenwayculture.org

September 18, 2007

1. North Pole Express November 24th: Polar Express at Kingston Commuter Rail Station. The event includes a magical ride aboard “The Polar Express” train, treats, a special gift from Santa and Mrs Claus and more. Tickets are $20 each and the train will leave the station at noon, 2:30pm and 5pm. All proceeds benefit the Daniel Webster Elementary School Project Playground and PTO. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 781-837-3555 or contact dwsplayground@hotmail.com or www.dwsnorthpoleexpress.com for further ticket information

2. South Shore's Polar Express Dec 8th [$20 per person - Plymouth, MA]: The Plymouth Housing Authority and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority are hosting a holiday “Magical Journey to the North Pole” on Saturday, December 8th. They plan Four Trips throughout the day – boarding at the Kingston MBTA Commuter Rail Station. Once at the ‘North Pole’ Santa and his Elves will board the train and greet the children, collecting their Santa letters and listening to their special requests. To enhance the fantasy and in keeping with the magical story line, children and all the ‘young at heart’ are encouraged to wear their pajamas over their clothes. Trip Schedules are at 12:00 Noon, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:45 PM. All Tickets $20.00 and can be purchased at the Independence Mall in Kingston on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am – 9:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be on sale on the day of the event. For more information, please call 508-746-2105 EXT. 300.

September 13, 2007

Belkin Family Lookout Farm Fall Harvest Celebration! Saturday, September 15th & Sunday, September 16th
This fun-filled family weekend will include free give-a-ways, face-painting, a moon bounce, a balloon artist, a magician and more! Don’t miss out on this annual celebration running both Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm!

Read more in the DS Press:Harvest celebration at Belkin
Celebrate Fall at Belkin Family Lookout Farm’s Fall Harvest Celebration on Sept. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, with a fun-filled family weekend that will include apple picking, train rides, enter-to-win contests, face-painting, a moon bounce, balloon artist, magician and more!

May 18, 2007

Dover Days Fair - The Fair has been post-poned to Sunday, May 20th from 12:00 - 4:00pm.

Where: Dover Town Common, Dover, Massachusetts

The Fair has been an annual event for approximately twenty-nine years and functions as a fundraiser for many Dover organizations. It's a wonderful opportunity for Dover organizations to interact with the community. Registration forms for any non-profit community organization are available on this web site, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

The Fair features rides, games and activities such as moonwalk, pony rides, monkey walk, hayride, T-shirt coloring, dice game, duck pond, space shot, and Velcro tic-tack-toe. Bring your appetite; there will be lots of food and drinks including cotton candy, ice cream, cupcakes, lobster rolls, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Items for sale include gift baskets, the lap robes, plants, flowers, jams and various other specialties.

Special events will take place throughout the day. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to relax and enjoy the whole day.

The Dover Police Association will sponsor the annual "Fun-Run" for elementary school children. The fun-run begins at 11:30am and is 0.5 miles long. There is a $5.00 registration fee. Registration for the fun-run begins at 10:30am in front of the American Legion.

April 23, 2007

Sat April 28th - 52 Gore Street. Waltham. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitors enjoy demonstrations of sheep shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving, wool-dyeing, and games. Also, there is a crafts fair with over 50 crafters, wagon rides, live music, puppeteer, Morris dancers, historic demonstrators, gardening activities with the Waltham Garden Club and farm animals. $10. Children 12 and under and Gore Place members are FREE. For more information, call 781-894-2798 or visit www.goreplace.org

April 19, 2007

As part of Dedham Square’s “Spring Fair in the Square,” The Blue Bunny will be hosting silhouette portrait artist Marcella Comerford between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Marcella’s traditional black cut paper silhouettes are bound to be heirlooms in your home. Silhouettes will be done by appointment in 15 minute intervals. Order ahead for a Mother’s Day gift that will last forever, and we will give you a certificate to be redeemed on the 20th. Don’t miss this unusual event! Call for scheduling info.

April 09, 2007

If you go to Storyland once this summer, this is worth it! This is the only Story Land coupon I have ever seen!

Children’s Fun Pass - Great discounts on family fun!

The American Lung Association’s Children’s Fun Pass allows many discounts (some to children under the age of 12 FREE admission to over 100 of New England’s finest family attractions when accompanied by an adult. The Fun Pass costs only $25 with a value of over $1000. This gift can be used all year long in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont and is perfect for weekends and school vacations! Some of the more than 100 attractions include The Butterfly Place, Water Country, Loon Mountain, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Story Land, Edaville USA and many more amusement parks, water parks, museums and theatres. Call 1-800-LUNGUSA today to order your Children’s Fun Pass! We accept MC/VISA/AMEX/DISC.

February 22, 2007

Dover Days 2007 will be held on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

The Fair has been an annual event for approximately twenty-nine years and functions as a fundraiser for many Dover organizations. It's a wonderful opportunity for Dover organizations to interact with the community. Registration forms for any non-profit community organization are available on this web site, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

The Fair features rides, games and activities such as moonwalk, pony rides, monkey walk, hayride, T-shirt coloring, dice game, duck pond, space shot, and Velcro tic-tack-toe. Bring your appetite; there will be lots of food and drinks including cotton candy, ice cream, cupcakes, lobster rolls, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Items for sale include gift baskets, the lap robes, plants, flowers, jams and various other specialties.

Special events will take place throughout the day. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to relax and enjoy the whole day.

The Dover Police Association will sponsor the annual "Fun-Run" for elementary school children. The fun-run begins at 11:30am and is 0.5 miles long. There is a $5.00 registration fee. Registration for the fun-run begins at 10:30am in front of the American Legion.

Family Fun for the Week of 8/14 - 8/21Boston...Boston by Balloon - AeroBalloon Rides - BostonResidents and visitors will get the opportunity to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime view of the city as AeroBalloon USA offers tethered hot air balloon rides on the Common.Thursday, Aug 17, 2006 - Sunday, Sep 10, 2006

The Old Manse and the Civil War - ConcordExperience the 8th annual Civil War encampment re-enactment. Children can participate in crafts and games, plus see troop drills and firing demonstrations. An ice cream social will end the day!Saturday, Aug 19, 2006

Ben Rudnick & Friends - Lexington - LexingtonThis show is not to be missed! Americana at it's best. Come early, stay late for the biggest of the summer for Ben & Friends. It's a way cool way to have fun on a hot summer evening.Friday, Aug 18, 2006

Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimy - BrooklineA delightful puppet show of Grimms Fairy Tales, but where is the puppeteer? The janitor comes to the rescue. Using the tools of his trade, he brings the tales to life. Sponges, mops and even garbage cans are transformed into all the characters and the setting for the show. Wednesday, Aug 16, 2006